lampshade

noun

lamp·​shade ˈlamp-ˌshād 

: a cover that softens or directs the light of a lamp

Examples of lampshade in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Lampshade Many nursery night-lights come with lampshades, which can add to the decor of the nursery. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 July 2026

The hollyhock pattern from House of Hackney appears throughout Weger’s apartment, even on this fabric lampshade. — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026

To clean lampshades, Cruz recommends dusting with a lint roller or using soft-brush vacuum attachments on your vacuum. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 27 July 2026

Upgrade Your Lampshades If your lampshades aren’t adding much to your space, consider swapping them out in lieu of styles that add personality to the home. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 14 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lampshade

• afraid
• allayed
• arcade
• arrayed
• assayed
• barmaid
• betrayed
• blockade
• bridesmaid
• brigade
• brocade
• buffeted